jarradschmarrad
New Member
Hi All,
1st post, so be kind.
Ive had my SkyTeam Ace 125 for just under 12 months now, but only recently have i found DTT and a couple of threads about some other members SkyTeam Ace builds.
I thought it might be time i start documenting what I'm up to, and converse with other STA lovers.
Like i say, about 12 months ago i saw the Ace out the front of a Cafe/Bike Shop in Newcastle (Wickham Cycles)
I was instantly drawn to it, and once i saw the price tag i was hooked. I had been wanting to get a motorbike licence for ever, but this sealed the deal.
Straight away i got rid of the mirrors in place of some lower rectangle jobs.
Next i replaced the std indictors, again in favour of a more sleek rectangle look.
Then i shelled out for the OORacing upgrade kit (new jets, pod filter & rear sprocket)
I also bought a reverse megaphone muffler.
Then i didn't do much. Life and not having much room in our apartment got in the road.
Fast fwd to now and i now have a garage to play in.
So, off came the original muffler just after the cat.
Next the new jets went in the original carb and i disconnected the choke cable to completely release the butter-fly valve to horizontal position.
What a difference. No more waiting for it to start and running terribly for the 1st 5 minutes.
A little bit of choke as it kicked over, then wham, ready to run, solid as.
Next i butchered the std air-box to make room for the pod filter whilst still mounting the battery to the back face of it.
Only about a fortnight after the new jets were put in, i decided to just get a Mikuni VM22, swapped it in and that was that.
I'm loving the new life these few little mods have given the bike. I also like that thanks to the new muffler, i can actually be heard in traffic (loud pipes something something)
This weekend i gave it a bath, only its 2nd ever (the apartment meant there was no space to wash), and after dry i was lamenting over the condition of some of the metal/chrome parts. I had just figured it was the less then quality Chinese parts, BUT, i dug out some "Autosol" Metal Polish i had stashed away, and gave it a try on the spedo housing that i was close to stripping and re-painting. Bought it back to just as good as new. I then to proceeded to try it out on anything that shined. Excellent result. Highly recommended.
TO-DO LIST
Comments/feedbacl/advice appreciated, but be nice.
I promise to post more pics soon.
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1st post, so be kind.
Ive had my SkyTeam Ace 125 for just under 12 months now, but only recently have i found DTT and a couple of threads about some other members SkyTeam Ace builds.
I thought it might be time i start documenting what I'm up to, and converse with other STA lovers.
Like i say, about 12 months ago i saw the Ace out the front of a Cafe/Bike Shop in Newcastle (Wickham Cycles)
I was instantly drawn to it, and once i saw the price tag i was hooked. I had been wanting to get a motorbike licence for ever, but this sealed the deal.
Straight away i got rid of the mirrors in place of some lower rectangle jobs.
Next i replaced the std indictors, again in favour of a more sleek rectangle look.
Then i shelled out for the OORacing upgrade kit (new jets, pod filter & rear sprocket)
I also bought a reverse megaphone muffler.
Then i didn't do much. Life and not having much room in our apartment got in the road.
Fast fwd to now and i now have a garage to play in.
So, off came the original muffler just after the cat.
Next the new jets went in the original carb and i disconnected the choke cable to completely release the butter-fly valve to horizontal position.
What a difference. No more waiting for it to start and running terribly for the 1st 5 minutes.
A little bit of choke as it kicked over, then wham, ready to run, solid as.
Next i butchered the std air-box to make room for the pod filter whilst still mounting the battery to the back face of it.
Only about a fortnight after the new jets were put in, i decided to just get a Mikuni VM22, swapped it in and that was that.
I'm loving the new life these few little mods have given the bike. I also like that thanks to the new muffler, i can actually be heard in traffic (loud pipes something something)
This weekend i gave it a bath, only its 2nd ever (the apartment meant there was no space to wash), and after dry i was lamenting over the condition of some of the metal/chrome parts. I had just figured it was the less then quality Chinese parts, BUT, i dug out some "Autosol" Metal Polish i had stashed away, and gave it a try on the spedo housing that i was close to stripping and re-painting. Bought it back to just as good as new. I then to proceeded to try it out on anything that shined. Excellent result. Highly recommended.
TO-DO LIST
Install rear sprocket- Re-Locate battery to under seat hump
- Drill out the cat
- Clip-on's
- Fenderectomy on the front, maybe remove the rear
- New Headlight
- Shorten indicator stems a little
- Maybe ditch the starter
- Paint racing stripe on remaining fender/s (like CafeEnthusiast's)
- Veocity Stack w/ filter
- Mikuni TM-24 Flat Slide carb (can anyone recommend a Flat Slide over a Round? I had read that they're a little more racey and also good for 4 strokes?)
- Im sure theres plenty more......
Comments/feedbacl/advice appreciated, but be nice.
I promise to post more pics soon.
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